Pâté à la viande (Daniel Pinard)

Recette de l'épisode Josée et Daniel entres au couvent

Si vous cuisez d'avance la viande et que vous la congelez en portions individuelles, assurez-vous de ne pas acheter du pore haché qui provienne de parties decongelées. Demandez plutôt au boucher de vous passer une pièce de pore au hachoir 

1/2 livre de veau 

1 livre de porc

1 oignon haché

1 pomme de terre rapée

assaisonnement et épices au goût (voir recette pour suggestion)

 

Ajouter l'oignon haché à la viande, du sel, du poivre, du clou de girofle moulu et 1/3 de tasse d'eau bouillante (pour faciliter le degraissage). 

Au goût, ajouter de la sarriette moulue, 2-3 feuilles de laurier;

Mijoter à découvert une vingtaine de minutes. Retirer les feuilles de laurier et dégraisser (en passant la viande dans un tamis), laisser refroidir la viande;

Rouler une abaisse de tarte, la remplir de viande cuite, ajouté une pomme de terre rapée

    

Couvrir d'une pâte, faire des ouvertures au ciseau pour laisser échapper la vapeur, badigeonner d'un oeuf battu pour faire dorer la croute;

Cuire à 350°, 40 minutes.

Pour un pâté moins gras, utiliser moitié veau, moitié porc

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Fettuccine (adapted from ilovepasta.org)

 

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Fettuccine (adapted from ilovepasta.org)

12 oz fettuccine, uncooked
8 oz boneless, skinless chicken cut into 1/2-inch cubes (I use chicken breast)
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup dices red bell pepper
1 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
3/4 cup skim milk
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 tespoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook the pasta al-dente.
Coat a large pan with cooking spray. Add the chicken and sauté over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan. Recoat the skillet with cooking spray. Add the mushrooms and the red peppers and sauté until tender (about 5 minutes).

In a 500 mL jar, combine the mayonnaise, milk, cheese, paprika and S&P. Pour over the vegetables, add the chicken and heat over medium-low heat until thoroughly heated.

When the pasta is done, drain and return to the pasta pot. Add the pan conteent and mix well. Serve immediately.

Approximate nutritional value:
Calories: 563
Protein: 26g
Carbohydrates: 90g
Fat: 10g

Mild Red Pepper and Tomato Soup (from a Montreal Gazette clipping, date unknown)

 

Mild Red Pepper and Tomato Soup (from a Montreal Gazette clipping, date unknown)

Mild Red Pepper and Tomato Soup (serves 6)

1 cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped sweet red peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (19 once/540 ml) of tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Sour cream
Parsley

In a 3L pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions and red peppers over medium heat until tender. Add tomatoes and simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes. Place in a blender with water and spin quickly until blended but not completely smooth. Add lemon peel, salt and pepper. Return to pot, cover partially and bring to a simmer. Serve topped with sour cream and chopped parsley.

Approximately (excluding sour cream):
125 calories per serving
Fat: 9g
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Dietary fiber: 3g

Presentation - English class

http://www.slideshare.net/melanielavoie7731

Shows I plan on seeing, reviewing, and such for the next month or so

Friday, January 24, Sleazy Way Out at Cafe Chaos. Sleaze metal band from Montreal. $12

Saturday, February 8 Buckcherry at the Corona. Admission $35.50. True rock'n'roll band from California.

Saturday, February 15. Children of Bodom, Death Angel and Tyr. $48 at Metropolis

Sunday, February 16, Skinny Puppy at Club Soda. $37

Tuesday, February 18, $15 in advance or $20 at the door Moonspell, with Leaves Eyes and Atrocity at Foufounes
http://foufounes.qc.ca/?page_id=20

Friday, February 28, SOLD OUT Zakk Wylde

Craft... pencil case

Using Punkin Patterns instructions

Action pics

Picture updates

Compétition de waterpolo (piscine Édouard-Montpetit, 29 avril 2012)

Compétition de plongeon Espoir (piscine centre Claude Robillard, 20 avril 2012)

Miss C pics

Planning for a fall birthday party

I offered Miss C to host her party at home and have a sleep-over. I said we'd get the house in tip-top shape and that we could redecorate and paint her room. She declined. She wants to have an apple-picking birthday.

This year, we'll give her a birthday with friends. So I have some planning to do and a budget to prepare. Our orchard of choice is the one we go to every year: Jude Pomme. It's a no-fail place with so many varieties that everyone finds an apple to their taste.

So step one, picking an orchard, Check!

Day 6 - Fête des rois / Epiphany

The tradition for Epiphany is that you eat a cake with a bean hidden inside and whoever gets the bean is the king/queen. Well, my boy cheated 'cause we could see the "bean" in the slice, so we decided to make the Bugmeister into our king for the day. Ain't he cute!

Day 5

Nothing much to say, I had my first class tonight and I missed this little bugger.

Day 4

Sunrise walking to the office this morning. The colours were so pretty.

Day 3

It's been a fun day. I started by making french toast for the kids as they had requested, plenty of fresh fruit to go with and some strawberry whipped cream. We then headed out, bought some secondhand skates for Felix and went to Barani for some trampolining since Charlotte wanted to show us her new jump. See the picture for a small sample. It was awful. The place was jammed packed and I must say it is really stupid of them to only open for 90 minutes, it's really too short.

Right after that, we went to the skating rink to meet up with my friend Caro and her kids. You can see her daughter with Miss C. Charlotte really had a great time except her socks were too low and she got a burn on her ankle. Felix seemed to appreciate his new skates.

I've picked a word for 2011...

My word is CHALLENGE

My first challenge to myself is to get my stuff organized in the house. I've started by buying a filing system and have been cleaning my papers. I've filled a large recycling bin with old magazine clippings and all kinds of unnecessary crap. This first challenge has started on a very sour note since I received some very negative comments from my father. I must say, this is a very unpleasant start to the year. Will I challenge myself to better my relationships with my family?

To organize my papers, I bought a filing box with some purple suspended files and various colored files. I started labeling the files with my Dymo labeler. So far, it's mostly papers stuffed into folders, but I'll clean it all up within the month.

I'm also trying to organize my room. It's a huge mess. Not enough storage and too much stuff. I've emptied 2 of the four bins under the bed and will empty the other 2 soon enough. I've also been clearing out the magazine boxes, no need to keep so many mags just to gather dust. I'd already cut back on my magazine purchases with just one regular purchase (which is unavailable at the library) and an occasional extra one, but only ones I really want to keep.

Now, only one day left before I go back to work. Tomorrow I want to take the kids trampolining and if I'm feeling up to it, take Miss C skating.

My next challenge will be to cook more, trying new recipes and such.

Day 2

I love taking pics of Bebitte. He is a great subject, although not always the most willing to sit still. This is one of the good shots he agreed to provide me with today.

New Year, let's try the challenge again

This is Miss C's take on her brother. She drew it on the apron at the restaurant. What a charming little devil ;)

Actual new scrap pages

For some reason the Yuck page won't stay on the right side, Blogger formats it automatically and I can't find how to fix it, oh well.

Spot the bunny

Posing left profile

Posing, Right profile

Getting comfy, such a boy

Introductions being made

The french is what counts in this picture